Wins to date: The 2023 legislative sessions’ biggest wins for empowering families
June 28, 2023
The movement to empower families remains strong. As many states wrap up their 2023 legislative sessions, the hunger for more policies that directly fund families is as evident as ever. In fact, six states have now passed universal Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation — four this year alone — signaling both a monumental shift in how American education operates and a desire to listen to the voices of educators and families who want expanded learning opportunities for every kid. yes. every kid. (Yes) has engaged in 33 states so far during 2023 legislative sessions, working to encourage innovation, end…
North Dakota governor plans to expand student-centered learning options
January 11, 2023
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum understands that every child is unique and deserves an educational experience that best fits their individual learning style. In his State of the State Address, Gov. Burgum touted the state's Learn Everywhere policy that passed during the 67th Legislative Assembly in 2021. "The past six years, these educators have helped North Dakota make significant progress in education policy... Whether it’s the innovation waiver that allows local schools boards to redesign the school experience, or the Learn Everywhere policy that allows students to earn credit outside of the school walls... North Dakota has created layers of flexibility…
They tried to stop school choice in Arizona, and they failed
October 11, 2022
By Craig Hulse, Executive Director, yes. every kid.Washington Examiner Giving families the freedom to choose is arguably at the very core of our democracy. And recently, in Arizona, democracy worked exactly as intended. Given a choice between providing an Empowerment Scholarship Account to any family in the state who needs a better educational alternative or signing a petition to block that right, voters chose ESAs and cemented Arizona's position as a national leader in expanding educational choice. They refused to sign a petition to block this new and innovative educational legislation, and the challenge to the state's new school choice…
